Dr. George spoke of the College’s partnerships with government and industry highlighting the success of Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership (DEMEP) in growing and maintaining manufacturing jobs and the plan to expand Delaware Tech’s aviation maintenance program to prepare students to maintain the power plant or engine of an airplane. The College has also partnered with the Delaware State Police to develop a Law Enforcement associate degree to prepare candidates for employment with DSP and municipal agencies and a possible fast-track academy.

In addition to its base budget, the College’s Operating Budget included a request for continued funding and authorization for current General Fund positions, a stable and reliable funding source for the nursing and allied health programs expansion, and funding for six faculty positions and four instructional support positions.

The FY14 Capital Budget included campus expansion projects, including general classroom and lab space to accommodate growth at all four campus locations. In addition, the capital budget request included funding for facilities improvements at the Owens, Terry, Stanton, and Wilmington locations.